- Castle of La Roche-Guyon
Just over an hour from Paris (70km), the village of La Roche-Guyon has no shortage of attractions, the only one in Île-de-France to be part of the Association "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" . Its location, clinging to the cliff and overlooking the meanders of the Seine, its millenary castle make it an unmissable place to visit (without forgetting that it was immortalized in an adventure by Blake and Mortimer The Diabolical Trap , signed Edgar P. Jacobs in 1962). The latter, with multiple changes, has kept elements of each century, from the 9th century keep to the occupation by Rommel in 1944, passing by the troglodytes dug in the facade, the influence of the Renaissance, the profound upheavals of La Rochefoucault in Eighteenth century. The vegetable garden, labeled remarkable gardenis the largest vegetable garden in Île-de-France after the King's vegetable garden in Versailles. After strolling in the 3.8 ha, do not miss the exhibition Plant adventures, from carefree to framed freedom. It continues in the Cabinet of Curiosities with the elegant presentation of Pascal Levaillant, plastic artist, of nearly 350 botanical pieces. When you leave, take the opportunity to buy market garden products at the store!
Chateau de la Roche-Guyon. 1, rue de l'Audience. La Roche-Guyon (95). Self-guided tour, keep and dovecote closed for work. Monday to Friday, from 10am to 18pm ; weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tel: 01 34 79 74 42. Price: € 7.80.
- Palace of the Golden Gate
Since Tuesday, June 16, the establishment has been welcoming visitors in compliance with health rules: wearing a mandatory mask, limited entry gauge, new route signage, provision of hydro-alcoholic gel. The public can stroll through the heart of the permanent collections and immerse themselves in the universe and the imagination of the designer Christian Louboutin. Designed as a colorful and festive parade, the exhibition is similar to a magical Broadway show. And why not go picnic at the Bois de Vincennes.
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Palace of the Golden Gate . 203, avenue Daumesnil (12th). Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Exhibition Christian Louboutin L'Exhibition [niste]. Palace of the Golden Gate Marc Domage
The arboretum of Versailles - Chèvreloup
Notice to dreamers in search of calm in the shade of centuries-old oaks, to sportsmen looking for a 10-kilometer hiking route and to nature lovers quite simply. The Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum has indeed reopened since early June. In this area managed by the National Museum of Natural History and labeled "remarkable garden", nearly 10,000 trees constitute the richest collection of trees in Europe on 200 hectares. So here, needless to say that distancing is easy to respect! Take a stroll, on foot or by bike, through the 2,500 species that coexist in this true botanical garden, where the trees are classified by continent and then by region. Without forgetting a so-called horticultural area in the center of the area which brings together varieties of trees created by humans. The arboretum is a magical place of nature where places with sweet and bucolic names (pond of Herons, hillock of Oaks, alley of Blue Cedars, clearing of Conifers) invite to the fullness in the open air. So go, admire and above all ... breathe!
Arboretum of Versailles-Chevreloup . 30, route de Versailles, Rocquencourt (78). Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price from 5 to 7 euros. Family pass (2 adults + 2 children): 20 euros. Phone. : 01 39 55 53 80.
The castle of Champs-sur-Marne and its park Laure Maitre / CMN
- Field of Champs sur Marne
25 km east of Paris in Seine-et-Marne, the Champs-sur-Marne castle is sure to dazzle its visitors. In addition to free walks through its 85 hectare flower park, thematic visits are organized daily to discover the castle as well as the outdoor spaces made up of gardens, ponds and meadows. On Saturday, June 20, discover the feeder park through a cultural visit “from garden to plate” (2 p.m.), where history reveals a place teeming with natural resources and sheltering a rich natural ecosystem that once allowed the estate , to provide for their own food needs thanks to their vegetable patch, their farm and their greenhouses.
For those who prefer to play image reporters and learn while having fun, nothing like the photo rally (3:30 p.m.): a guided route to be completed as a team (with family or friends) at the end of which a facilitator from the château will answer your questions and choose the winners. Finally on Sunday, a fun visit (3.30pm) will tell those curious about nature and gardens about the 300 years of history of the park which has evolved according to fashions and eras. The entrance price to the castle includes all these events.
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Castle and park of Champs-sur-Marne . 31 rue de Paris, Champs-sur-Marne (77). Open every day except Tuesday. Weekend hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Château visit prices: from 6.50 to 8 euros (Free for children under 26). Free access to the park.
- Good planet
Yann Artus-Bertrand's estate has reopened since June 13. After 3 months of closure, visitors can once again survey the Bois de Boulogne to discover the biodiversity of its trails. In order to be able to take advantage of this with the obligations of distancing, the program has been reorganized: intimate concerts, privileged meetings, workshops in small groups or outdoors, workshops and games for families and children. Note on June 21 for World Yoga Day Qee organizes free classes related to nature.
Good Planet . 1, Longchamp crossroads, Bois de Boulogne (16th). Tel .: 01 48 42 01 01. Wednesday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free entry.